Dai Mubai chuckled at the sight, "Dean Flanders, have you forgotten our five-year pact? Today is the day it's due."
Finally free from Ma Hongjun's clutches, Flanders turned and looked at everyone. His gaze, after sweeping over Ning Rongrong and the others, settled on Tang Sui, his eyes welling up, "A few days ago, when your and Xiao San's teachers mentioned that you and your brother were safe, I was worried. Now, I can finally rest easy!"
Tenderness bloomed in Tang Sui's eyes, and a smile graced her lips, "You've all worried about me these past few years, Dean. I've been doing well, my strength has improved greatly, and I've gained much. I haven't been mistreated."
Flanders believed the first part of Tang Sui's statement but not a single word of the latter.
"You mischievous girl, always saying the good things! But it's fine, now that you're back, this time, the Dean will protect you!" Flanders grunted before turning back to Tang San, a hint of hesitation on his face.
"You... you must be Xiao San, right?"
Flanders felt that the Grandmaster's description of "changed a lot" was an understatement.
This was a literal rebirth!
Seeing Tang San nod with a smile, Flanders couldn't help but lament, "Your teacher told me before that Xiao San's appearance and demeanor changed a lot after his Blue Silver Grass awakened for the second time, but I didn't believe it. Now I do."
"Flanders, I must say, Xiao San came to find me alone a few days ago, and I was startled when he stood before me,"
The Grandmaster's voice came from the doorway behind them.
Tang Sui turned, and in her eyes, she saw the Grandmaster and Liu Erlong.
"Teacher, Martial Aunt."
Tang Sui's smile widened.
A stiff smile also appeared on the Grandmaster's face, excitement flickering in his eyes, "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back. It seems your strength has improved again."
Only Tang San had come to find the Grandmaster a few days ago because Tang Sui was then attempting to break through to level 67.
Although the Clear Sky Sect had been affected by the Seventh Elder's soul power eruption at close range, Tang Sui also found that the bottleneck for her next soul power level had loosened, a blessing in disguise.
After a period of greetings, everyone began to take turns recounting their experiences over the past five years.
When Ning Rongrong spoke of Oscar, her eyes welled up. Tang Sui hugged Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing also held Ning Rongrong's hand to comfort her.
During these five years, Tang San and Tang Sui undoubtedly had the most eventful experiences.
Dai Mubai's process of becoming the Star Luo Crown Prince paled in comparison.
When everyone heard that Tang Sui had become the little mistress of the Slaughter City, all of them, including the Grandmaster, were stunned.
Then, the Grandmaster quickly recovered and voiced the same concern Tang San had at the time, "The Slaughter City has existed for a thousand years, but the Slaughter King has never changed. He is not a benevolent being; why would he suddenly show you such favor?"
Tang Sui and Tang San exchanged a look. The former vaguely replied that she would be careful, not revealing that the reason involved another bloodline within her.
Tang San also proactively helped his sister by diverting the topic, as if nothing had happened, and spoke of their experience returning to the Clear Sky Sect.
After a brief silence, the Grandmaster sighed and said, "Let the past be the past. We must look forward. The three requirements proposed by the elders of the Clear Sky Sect are actually a test for you both."
"Your sibling's talent is extraordinary, even more so than your father's. These three conditions test three of your abilities."
"And their requirement for you to reach level eighty before the age of thirty is a test of your perseverance. Killing a Titled Douluo from the Spirit Hall and obtaining a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring test your courage and wisdom."
"It seems they are paving the way for the future of the Clear Sky Sect. If I'm not mistaken, as long as you can complete these three conditions, it will be the time for the Clear Sky Sect to reappear in the world, and also the time for one of you siblings to inherit the Clear Sky Sect."
As he spoke, the Grandmaster's eyes lit up, as if he could imagine such a glorious scene.
However...
The siblings exchanged another glance. Tang Sui raised both hands in surrender and said, "Dealing with the Slaughter City alone is enough trouble for me. I can't handle the Clear Sky Sect on top of that. Moreover, I don't have much goodwill towards the Clear Sky Sect myself. As for inheriting it, forget it. My brother would be more suitable."
Tang San's eye twitched, and he said helplessly, "The Clear Sky Sect is indeed a tempting prize for others, but Sui Sui, you also know that I have the Tang Sect to be responsible for. Although it's because of Father's mistakes that we siblings have to bear this burden, for the position of Sect Master... I think Uncle is fine."
Tang Sui snorted, "Anyway, I just don't like their arrogant attitude, as if they want to meddle in everyone's affairs."
Others: "......"
Although the Clear Sky Sect had been in seclusion for so many years, it was still the number one sect on the continent!
How did it become a hot potato in their mouths, and they started passing it back and forth?
Flanders was speechless, and Flanders felt a pang.
Seeing the siblings passing the buck, his eyes rolled, and he suddenly said, "Speaking of which, you two are the pride of our Shrek Academy. You haven't been back for so long, and now that you're finally here, you must contribute something to our academy, right?"
Shrek Six Monsters: "......"
Here it comes, the cunning dean is starting to exploit them again.
Flanders ignored their subtle expressions and instead began to explain, "When young soul masters are cultivating, if they have a suitable idol, they will use that as motivation to strive."
"In terms of practical training, I'm definitely not as good as Xiao Gang, but when it comes to understanding them psychologically, you know Qin Ming was also my student! If you don't mind, I hope you can showcase your strength in front of all the academy's students. Let them see what can be achieved at the same age."
Hearing this, Liu Erlong retorted, "What can be achieved at the same age? Brother Flanders, have you considered the potential negative impact?"
Flanders said solemnly, "Then such students are not worth our training. My Shrek Academy is a monster academy! Xiao Gang, what do you think of my suggestion?"
The Grandmaster nodded, "I have no objections. You are the dean; you decide."
With the Grandmaster's agreement, Flanders looked at Dai Mubai and the others.
Dai Mubai scanned his companions' faces and smiled, "We have no problem. Besides, this is a good opportunity to see everyone's cultivation progress."
Ning Rongrong also smiled, "Dai Ge is right. This is a great chance to show our achievements. Xiao Ao didn't slack off on his cultivation at all while he was at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
Mentioning Oscar, a flicker of pain crossed Ning Rongrong's gaze.
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect...
Tang Sui paused, suddenly remembering something else.